Fleeing fame, the writer Anatole Hirsch decides to publish his new book under the name of his cousin, Martin Bassane. This book wins the Prix Goncourt. A film inspired by the story of Romain Gary.
Philippe Noiret
as Anatole Hirsch
Robin Renucci
as Martin
Laure Killing
as Sylvie
Monique Chaumette
as Gisèle Laumière
Caroline Silhol
as Jacqueline Ségur
François Perrot
as Daniel Laumière
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Charles Laumière
Bernard Pivot
as Bernard Pivot
Maher Kamoun
as Rachid
Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Delplaire, le critique
Jean-Pierre Sentier
as Pierre Leclerc
Michel Albertini
as Me Belleche